Lemon juice is a very useful ingredient for cooking, cleaning and also as a drink with added sugar. Some people even use it as a cough and sore throat cure. Here's how to prepare it.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Squeeze the lemon juice
By following these steps you will be able to get the juice and use it for any purpose.
Step 1. Find a suitable tool for juicing
You can squeeze the juice manually or use a juicer.
Step 2. Cut the lemons in half
Step 3. Squeeze the juice into a glass or cup
Make sure you extract all the juice from each half.
Method 2 of 2: Sweetened lemon juice
This juice is perfect as a drink. You can also make lemonade if you prefer.
Step 1. Pour freshly squeezed lemon juice into a cup or glass
Step 2. Add half a teaspoon of sugar
Step 3. Stir until the sugar has dissolved
If you wish, you can add a little water to reduce the acidity of the lemon.
Step 4. Ready to drink
Advice
- The juice of a lemon squeezed in a glass is a perfect morning tonic to drink before breakfast.
- Add some ginger if you like. Ginger pairs perfectly and adds flavor to the juice.
Warnings
- Don't squeeze the lemon if you have cuts or wounds on your hands.
- Be careful not to get the juice in your eyes.
